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But hey! So many threads...
About people starting on a first Camino, about people thinking which Camino next? About which/how many different Caminos you can possibly combine...
And should you do it on your own or with a tour?
Which one is best?
And what should you take ? A fleece, no fleece? A sleeping bag, three sleeping bags???
I feel like I am like an alcohol addict in a wine shop!!!
D'you think I may be in the wrong forum?
I shouldn't be here!!!

Camino = Empathy + Compassion.

But hey! So many threads...
About people starting on a first Camino, about people thinking which Camino next? About which/how many different Caminos you can possibly combine...
And should you do it on your own or with a tour?
Which one is best?
And what should you take ? A fleece, no fleece? A sleeping bag, three sleeping bags???
I feel like I am like an alcohol addict in a wine shop!!!
D'you think I may be in the wrong forum?
I shouldn't be here!!!

Now Domigee take a deep breath...inhale and exhale...
The wise Camino doctors and nurses are here. Free consultancy is available.
And yes btw how many Caminos did YOU combine...come on : confess, you know you want to...
Btw why not organising our own tour? And people who want to join have to enter a silly Q&A to get allowed in...

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What really has me worried is that after you decided whether to fleece or not to fleece, and you finally got the right shoes and you MADE it, well then you return to the abyss of everyday life. And need even more counseling.

Veteran Member

What really has me worried is that after you decided whether to fleece or not to fleece, and you finally got the right shoes and you MADE it, well then you return to the abyss of everyday life. And need even more counseling.

But hey! So many threads...
About people starting on a first Camino, about people thinking which Camino next? About which/how many different Caminos you can possibly combine...
And should you do it on your own or with a tour?
Which one is best?
And what should you take ? A fleece, no fleece? A sleeping bag, three sleeping bags???
I feel like I am like an alcohol addict in a wine shop!!!
D'you think I may be in the wrong forum?
I shouldn't be here!!!

Nunca dejes de creer!

I like your light heartedness. I met all kinds of people walking for all kinds of reasons. Spiritual, religious, transitional, adventure, grief, whatever ... they do not have to be mutually exclusive of one another. For me the laughter and camaraderie was cathartic. I like the idea of having to pass the silly test to be a member of the crew. Now on to the sock discussion. I really liked my ...

Donante Vitalicio

Actually, this is a very serious thread. And oh, by the way, somewhere after Carrion de los Condes I lost one pair of black ankle socks [no, they were not red]. Good luck, que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

Perambulating & Curious. Rep stravaiging offender

arhh.. what the heck,
recommend Injinji toe socks for after socks to spend the evening airing those steaming feet and to compres out the blisters btw the toes.
Used cheap thongs/ flipflops.
And into the bargain you can land on your front balls of your feet and stretch your muscles..
I never liked flip flops before, but now use them constantly indor & out...https://photos.app.goo.gl/bNZ4gqRDUluI05kr2

Member

Actually, this is a very serious thread. And oh, by the way, somewhere after Carrion de los Condes I lost one pair of black ankle socks [no, they were not red]. Good luck, que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

Veteran Member

But hey! So many threads...
About people starting on a first Camino, about people thinking which Camino next? About which/how many different Caminos you can possibly combine...
And should you do it on your own or with a tour?
Which one is best?
And what should you take ? A fleece, no fleece? A sleeping bag, three sleeping bags???
I feel like I am like an alcohol addict in a wine shop!!!
D'you think I may be in the wrong forum?
I shouldn't be here!!!

You forgot about boots vs shoes/trail runners conundrum.
Easy to solve: wear one boot and one shoe for the best of both worlds. The added bonus being no other pilgrim is likely to take yours by mistake.
Similarly take 3 sleeping bags, that way if it DOES turn cold you can be the saviour of two other pilgrims or even three if you want to make a sacrifice . . .
I understand (from the London Guardian) that the latest must have for a trip is your own film maker - I wonder if a certain E. Estevez is free to do the Ingles next May?

Veteran Member

You forgot about boots vs shoes/trail runners conundrum.
Easy to solve: wear one boot and one shoe for the best of both worlds. The added bonus being no other pilgrim is likely to take yours by mistake.
Similarly take 3 sleeping bags, that way if it DOES turn cold you can be the saviour of two other pilgrims or even three if you want to make a sacrifice . . .
I understand (from the London Guardian) that the latest must have for a trip is your own film maker - I wonder if a certain E. Estevez is free to do the Ingles next May?

Active Member

Is it just me, or do some of you whistle or hum the theme song from the movie, 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly when you arrive at a tiny village at siesta time? We always referred to siesta time as 'tumble weed time' as often that was the only thing moving.

Active Member

Is it just me, or do some of you whistle or hum the theme song from the movie, 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly when you arrive at a tiny village at siesta time? We always referred to siesta time as 'tumble weed time' as often that was the only thing moving.

Veteran Member

Is it just me, or do some of you whistle or hum the theme song from the movie, 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly when you arrive at a tiny village at siesta time? We always referred to siesta time as 'tumble weed time' as often that was the only thing moving.

Active Member

The gentleman in the picture below has graciously agreed to host a lecture on 'The art of Minimalism.' He is also giving out some practical information on the art of packing light. Other areas to be covered are the beauty of 115L back packs. Space is limited, who will be signing up? But as you can see he arrived in Santiago, who am I to judge?

New Member

arhh.. what the heck,
recommend Injinji toe socks for after socks to spend the evening airing those steaming feet and to compres out the blisters btw the toes.
Used cheap thongs/ flipflops.
And into the bargain you can land on your front balls of your feet and stretch your muscles..
I never liked flip flops before, but now use them constantly indor & out...https://photos.app.goo.gl/bNZ4gqRDUluI05kr2

i haven't done my walk/ride yet but a few years of racing and long runs made me a HUGE fan of those toe socks. i have very picky feet and always get blisters. toe socks took care of a lot of the problem! i also swear by bag balm for toes... and really anywhere...

Member

You forgot about boots vs shoes/trail runners conundrum.
Easy to solve: wear one boot and one shoe for the best of both worlds. The added bonus being no other pilgrim is likely to take yours by mistake.
Similarly take 3 sleeping bags, that way if it DOES turn cold you can be the saviour of two other pilgrims or even three if you want to make a sacrifice . . .
I understand (from the London Guardian) that the latest must have for a trip is your own film maker - I wonder if a certain E. Estevez is free to do the Ingles next May?

New Member

But hey! So many threads...
About people starting on a first Camino, about people thinking which Camino next? About which/how many different Caminos you can possibly combine...
And should you do it on your own or with a tour?
Which one is best?
And what should you take ? A fleece, no fleece? A sleeping bag, three sleeping bags???
I feel like I am like an alcohol addict in a wine shop!!!
D'you think I may be in the wrong forum?
I shouldn't be here!!!

Veteran Member

Give it a green tutu with small red spots and everyone will think it's just a few more trees.

I tuned out last week when you guys started talking about socks.
Meh.
But elephants?
That's another story altogether.
(Does anyone know what to do when you realize you've accidentally left your elephant in the last albergue?)

Camino = Empathy + Compassion.

Give it a green tutu with small red spots and everyone will think it's just a few more trees.

I tuned out last week when you guys started talking about socks.
Meh.
But elephants?
That's another story altogether.
(Does anyone know what to do when you realize you've accidentally left your elephant in the last albergue?)

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Actually, I was thinking just this morning that I haven't read such nonsense in a long time ..... and prolonged nonsense at that. But pity the poor soul who can't engage in a bit of nonsense once in a while.

Do good and good will come to you.

Boy, we'll all hear you coming, Sabine... "Hee HAAAW...(what sound does a trumpeting elephant make?)...Heea-hea-hea HAAAAWWW!"
This outdoes 54 people in a VW Beetle, hands down. Hopefully no-one else will have forgotten their elephant that day. Two would be pushing it.